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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 294.50 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 294.50 and 123.27 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 294.50 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/294.50 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 294.50 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 36,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,303.75/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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